CJ_Hamilton_(footballer)

CJ Hamilton (footballer)

CJ Hamilton (footballer)

Irish footballer

Christopher Nathan Hamilton (commonly known as CJ Hamilton; born 23 March 1995) is an Irish footballer who plays for Blackpool as a winger. He has previously played for Sheffield United, Halifax Town, Gateshead and Mansfield Town. Born in England and raised in Ireland, he represents the Republic of Ireland in international football.

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Early life

Hamilton was born in Harrow but he moved to Clonea, Waterford, Ireland, as a child. He played hurling for Clonea GAA and football for Carrick United.[3]

Club career

Hamilton began his career with Sheffield United and spent time out on loan at Halifax Town and Gateshead in the 2015–16 season.[4] He joined Mansfield Town in June 2016 and made his professional debut on 9 August 2016 against Blackburn Rovers in the EFL Cup.[5][6]

In June 2019 he was linked with a transfer away from Mansfield.[7] He joined Blackpool on 22 July 2020, for an undisclosed fee, on a three-year contract.[8] He renewed his contract in December 2023, keeping him at the club until at least June 2026.[9]

International career

Hamilton received his first call-up to the Republic of Ireland senior team on 25 May 2022 ahead of their UEFA Nations League games against Armenia, Ukraine and Scotland.[10]

On 8 June 2022, Hamilton made his international debut for Ireland in a single-goal defeat at home to Ukraine.[11]

Career statistics

As of match played 8 May 2023
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  1. Appearances in the EFL Trophy
  2. Three appearances in the EFL Trophy and two in the League Two play-offs
  3. Appearance in the EFL League One play-offs

References

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    "Club list of registered players: As at 19th May 2019" (PDF). English Football League. Retrieved 13 July 2019.
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    "Former Clonea hurler finds net for Blackpool against Liverpool at Anfield". The 42. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
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    "CJ Hamilton: Sheffield United midfielder joins Gateshead". BBC Sport. Retrieved 10 August 2016.
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    "CJ Hamilton: Mansfield Town sign former Sheffield United winger". BBC Sport. Retrieved 10 August 2016.
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    "Mansfield 1–3 Blackburn". BBC Sport. Retrieved 10 August 2016.
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    "CJ Hamilton: Mansfield Town confirm interest in winger". BBC Sport. 25 June 2019.
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    "Blackpool Bring In Hamilton" – Blackpool F.C., 22 July 2020
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    FC, Blackpool (8 December 2023). "Hamilton Signs Contract Extension". Blackpool FC. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
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    "Kenny names 27-man squad for Nations League ties | Football Association of Ireland". www.fai.ie.
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    "Ukraine recover from missing World Cup to beat ROI". BBC Sport. Retrieved 9 June 2022.
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    "Games played by CJ Hamilton in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 September 2020.
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    "Games played by CJ Hamilton in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 September 2020.
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    "Games played by CJ Hamilton in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 September 2020.
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    "Games played by CJ Hamilton in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 September 2020.
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    "Games played by CJ Hamilton in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 September 2020.
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    "Games played by CJ Hamilton in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 September 2020.
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    "Games played by CJ Hamilton in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 November 2020.
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